A Punta Bianca - Hoher Weisszint High Mountain Trail

Tour Hauptmerkmale

Duration

9:30 h

Distance

15.0km

Altitude

1520 m

Altitude

1520 m

Max. height

3363 m

Among glaciers and lakes

Directions

From Brunico along theSelva dei Molini – Mühlwald to the last car park by the Neves reservoir (1,860 m; toll road from Lappago – Lappach). Following route 26 to the west along a valley of meadows and rock leads to the Rifugio Edelrauthütte-Ponte di Ghiaccio (2,545 m; 2 hours at least). Walking up a strenuous zigzag trail to the north takes us to a small glacier (Weisszintferner) with a few crevasses, and from there to the col (Obere Weisszintscharte, 3,198 m). We will continue walking on the ridge line crossing over a glaciated section to the next rocky crest and eventually reach the cross on the summit (3,371 m, 3 hours). Return via the same route.

Starting point

Parking is available by the Neves reservoir

Target point

Parking is available by the Neves reservoir

Specificity

No major problem for mountaineers with experience of hiking on rock and ice; climbing is required on some sections. We will reach the Rifugio Edelraut-Ponte di Ghiaccio from the Valle di Fundres - Pfunders (3 hours from Dun) on a particularly enjoyable route.

Parking

Parking is available by the Neves reservoir

Public transportation

Public services from Brunico to Molini - Mühlen, continue towards Lappago - Lappach, and then take the shuttle bus to the Neves reservoir.